Private charter, Very light jets
Very light jets for Private Charter
Compact business jets for smaller travelling parties.
- Up to 7 seats
- Up to 1,178 nm
- 406 kts
Aircraft category
What is a very light jet?
Compact business jets for smaller travelling parties. Compare the published passenger capacity, range and cabin measurements of the models below.
Short journeys with a smaller group. Compare individual aircraft specifications before choosing a model.
- Engines
- 2 turbofan engines
- Runway needed
- 3,190 ft
- Cruise speed
- 406 kts
- Cabin height
- 1.50 m (4.92 ft)
Why choose this category
Why choose very light jets for your trip
Compact business jets for smaller travelling parties.
Up to 7 passengers
Maximum capacity across the models below; the seating configuration varies by aircraft.
Range up to 1,178 nm
Highest published range among the listed variants, not a guaranteed range for every aircraft.
Efficient cabin at 1.50 m (4.92 ft)
Comfortable seating designed for shorter to medium sectors.
Cruise speed 406 kts
Fast transit with jet-smooth performance on every sector.
Short journeys with a smaller group.
Very light jets are a popular choice for these missions across Europe and beyond.
Who charters this category
Typical missions for a very light jet
Short journeys with a smaller group. The models listed here have a published range up to 1,178 nm.
Compare each aircraft's passenger capacity, baggage space and cabin measurements. Ask the provider to confirm the configuration and suitability of the aircraft offered for your trip.
Specifications
Very light jets specification summary
Published figures for the listed variants. Capacity and range summaries may refer to different models.
Category summaries use published values only; missing figures are not inferred.
| Specification | Published value |
|---|---|
| Published passenger capacity | Up to 7 |
| Published range | Up to 1,178 nm |
| Cruise speed | 406 kts |
| Cabin height | 1.50 m (4.92 ft) |
| Engines | 2 turbofan engines |
| Published take-off distance | 3,190 ft |
| Best for | Short journeys with a smaller group. |
Figures refer to Phenom 100EX. Source: Embraer Phenom 100EX brochure, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Aircraft options
Very light jets vs Light jets
How very light jets compare to the next category up.
| Specification | Very light jets | Light jets |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 7 | Up to 10 | |
| Up to 1,178 nm | Up to 2,165 nm | |
| 406 kts | 404 to 464 kts | |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.45 to 1.50 m (4.76 to 4.92 ft) | |
| Best for | Short journeys with a smaller group. | Regional business trips and European journeys. |
| Category guide | Explore Very light jets | Explore Light jets |
- Figures refer to Phenom 100EX. Source: Embraer Phenom 100EX brochure, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Phenom 300EV. Source: Embraer Phenom 300EV brochure, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Citation M2 Gen3. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Citation CJ4 Gen3. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Popular routes
Routes that typically use very light jets
Charter routes where very light jets are a common choice for the distance and group size.
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Other aircraft categories
Compare this category against the rest of the fleet to find the right fit for your trip.
Turboprops
Propeller-driven aircraft for regional journeys.
Light jets
Light business jets for regional and European journeys.
Midsize jets
Midsize aircraft with more cabin space for longer journeys.
Super-midsize jets
Wider-cabin jets that balance range and cabin space.
Heavy jets
Large-cabin aircraft for longer private flights.
Ultra long-range jets
Long-range business jets for intercontinental journeys.
Popular questions
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